Best Public Schools in Zip Code 78873

The 78873 zip code area is home to two alternative schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade: Leakey School, a public school, and Big Springs Charter School, a public charter school. While both schools face unique challenges, the data suggests that Leakey School is the stronger-performing institution in the area.

Leakey School stands out with an impressive 100% 4-year graduation rate, far exceeding the 60% rate at Big Springs Charter School. Conversely, Big Springs Charter School has a much higher dropout rate of 13.1% compared to Leakey School's 1.2%. Additionally, Leakey School consistently outperforms Big Springs Charter School and the state average on STAAR/EOC assessments across various subjects and grade levels.

While Big Springs Charter School spends more per student at $15,801 compared to Leakey School's $13,398, this higher spending does not appear to translate to better academic outcomes. Additionally, the smaller class sizes at Big Springs Charter School, with a 9.5 student-teacher ratio compared to Leakey School's 12.1 ratio, do not seem to be driving improved performance. These findings raise questions about the efficient use of resources at Big Springs Charter School.